Google may need to divest Chrome, and OpenAI is interested in acquiring it.

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      It seems that major tech companies have recently been spending a lot of time in court, yet it doesn't appear that much comes from it. Decisions are made only to be reversed, and it often takes a long time before any impact is felt by consumers. Presently, Google faces the possibility of being broken up and sold, and OpenAI has expressed interest in purchasing parts if that occurs.

      OpenAI, known for developing ChatGPT, is currently not partnering with Google at all. It reportedly sought a deal last year to utilize Google's search technology within ChatGPT, but that fell through. As a result, OpenAI is now focused on creating its own search index, which has proven to be a much more lengthy endeavor than initially expected.

      The company had initially believed it would handle 80% of ChatGPT's queries with its search index by the end of this year, but it has now reassessed that this goal will take several more years. This, along with “considerable quality issues” with its current search technology, is why OpenAI has indicated interest in acquiring Chrome if it becomes available for purchase.

      Given that millions of people use Chrome as their browser, any such development would certainly have an impact on users. What would OpenAI do with Chrome upon acquisition? While we can’t know for sure, it could be speculated that the product might be rebranded and integrated with ChatGPT to create some form of AI-enhanced browsing and searching experience, possibly even incorporating the rumored OpenAI social network.

      Of course, Google is contesting the ruling that officially brands it as a “monopolist” in online search, so the dispute likely isn't resolved yet. However, with Google controlling around 90% of the search engine market, it’s tough to argue against the claim of monopoly. Let's hope it doesn’t take another five years to see how this situation unfolds.

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